Thank you Dustinmeyer, I used to do this a lot in the 80's and 90's but not some much these days. It helps big time to have a great cut man. Guys who can cut straight with great angles make’s the day fun! Thanks and have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering
Hey deezynar, I agree we simply match whatever the existing finish is on any walls. You’ve been busy watching these videos, you must be doing your own project? I warped my bicycle rim last week, I almost throw it away then thought go on RU-vid see how it can be fixed. 15 minutes of watching and fixed it 15 minutes later. Gotta love RU-vid. Have a great day! Kirk Giordano Plastering
Howdy Bluekeet, Your spoiling me, thanks for the plug. I would suggest you go to Google and type in Styrofoam companies, You never know there could be a building right around the corner from you. Best wishes with your plastering jobs. Kirk Giordano plastering
Morning brarmanini, You don't need to strip the paint, however I would wire brush the area in question to at least etch it as the bonding agent is only as good as what it's adhered to. Thanks for watching and have a good day! kirk Giordano plastering
Evening guaps dude, I would google the words Fremont foam or Styrofoam near Fremont to find a foam company in your area. Bay and count our foam used to be in San Leandro, but it seam these business's come and go, such is life, Best wishes and have a good evening. kirk Giordano plastering.
Hi Maria, great question, On this project we did a separate video of (How to install a Marvin window). Simply copy and paste into our search box “How to install a Marvin window.” To see exactly how we did it. Thanks for the question and have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering
Kirk, Thank you for the information. I was confused for a bit as I had talked to Lahabra prior to commenting here, who says the polybond material works with only unpainted surfaces. Based on your experience, sounds like I dont need to strip the paint. Awesome. Have a great day. brarmanini
Where can we buy the window foam moldings? Where is a store in south bay area that sells the molds? Anyways for some reason I enjoy learning from these videos, and Kirk is a nice guy that knows how to explain things.
I didn't explain myself very well. The situation is where a foam pop-out (I think you call a pop-out, a band) is at the bottom of a wood frame wall, but above the grade. When I said I drew the foam 1/2" below the slab, I meant I drew it below the top of the slab but at least 4" above grade. There is stucco wrapping around the foam band and coming back towards the wall horizontally but upside down. The question is, does the weep go at the foundation, or at the outside bottom of the band?
Get your custom cut shapes! www.eifsdepot.com/architectural-shapes/ Just send a detailed drawing with measurements to sales@eifsdepot.com or fax to 800.794.0727
hey kirk I have an old fourplex building in Oakland and it has wood window trim can I have foam trim installed around it or over it when doing an acrylic color coat?
@@elianamichel617 Of course you can. You’d have to remove the wood ones first. I take it the building is already stucco? If so attach the new foam, now apply the primer used with your chosen Acrylic stucco, then apply the acrylic stucco coat.
We live in Costa Rica, where it rains for almost half the year, then you get the strong sun factor too. Our house is painted concrete, and we want to add this molding around all of our windows. My question is: do we need all existing paint removed where the molding will be installed before we have a contractor start installing? Thank you for any advice.
I need to install foam moulding to the exterior of a textured wall. 1.) What kind of "glue" is it you used to attach them? 2.) Also the foam mouldings I have are not cement coated. Is it necessary to coat them with whatever material you suggest? They're not in an area where it will be touched or hit. 3.) what should I finish the edges of the moulding with once it is installed? Thank you!
Morning Chris Z. it's best to coat properly, fiberglass mesh and any cementitious and adhesive cement plaster will do. Because if you try and mount just the form without a solid and protective face, the wind can blow or loosen off. Cheers, kirk giordano
Are you supposed to add a layer of stucco on top of the Styrofoam forms in order to match the surrounding texture, or is the idea just to paint the trim work? If you are meant to plaster over the forms, how do you do it in such a way as to not distort the contours of the form?
+justin71069 Evening Justin, I generally buy pre coated foam and install, depending on the finish I tell folks to use a paintbrush and paint some watered down portland cement plaster on them, I have on some occasions floated them and applied a skip trowel finish over them. There are many options, the idea is do what you want if you want to them to blend into a particular finish. kirk giordano
I got the styrofoam window trim that didn't have the mesh its plain foam Do you have any videos on how To do it the hard way as you say. Which I agree 100%
Hey Kirk, how did you learn stucco and plastering? Not many guys do it here in Ontario Canada, my boss would like to send me to England to learn the trade. It's a whole new world to me but seems a bit more fun compared to drywall taping. No sanding like drywalling :) Collin
Good evening Danielle Mark, I sort of fell into this trade, an add said hod carriers wanted, 7 dollars an hour, I interviewed for this position got it and hod carried for a couple years. I Asked the plaster's why they made much more cash than me and heard they are craftsmen and not labor. Tried my hand at it while still keeping up with hod carrying duties and found I was as good in a month as most guys were with 5 years training. It was my calling. Best wishes and have a great New Year. Your right, sanding sucks. kirk giordano plastering
Danielle Mark, there are alot of stucco companies in the Ontario Canada, Specially in the GTA. We have a better stronger material that what is offered in the US. such as Durock or Drivit. I have seen alot of Kirks videos and what he does its old school stucco. no one does it here in Toronto, the exterior moulding is put on the back with a T trowel 1/2 round, similar to tiles, for better grip, we use a level on straighten out the moulding we do not hit it with our hands.
Kirk, if you buy foam trim already prep'd with fibermesh and cement, would you not need to add fibermesh between newly installed trim and the wall and cement over the mesh to tie the two together? Or, is simply filling the cracks with poly-bond cement without fibermesh sufficient (just like you did in this video)?
Hello brarmanini , no, the bonding agent you last asked me about is usually a liquid for cement to cement or stucco to painted surfaces. I would recommend Poly-Bond for this work, it comes in a twenty pound bags. You mix it with a drill and apply it to the Styrofoam molds then attach them to the walls, I usually use a nail to hold into place as it takes time for the Poly-bond to dry. La Habra makes this material. Thanks for watching and have a good evening! kirk Giordano plastering
I use to hang up foam for 12 years and never used a nail in my life, It would make more sense to hang it up raw without the fiberglass mesh and stucco coat, it will weigh less , no need for nails
Hey guaps dude, I just remembered you can call New image at 916 388-0741 and order the styrofoam from sacramento, have them delivered to Close building material and pick them up from there . Also I believe Close building materials sell the foam there to call them and ask for Charlie. best wishes. kirk Giordano plastering
hi kirk I'm having problems with stucco framing on MI windows not been right so they are leaking water from the rain...how much is it to replace the stucco framing on windows on avergae?? thanks
Hi Zade Jweinat, I just apply the paper and wire myself along with the two coats of stucco and match finishes, I usually can charge between $300 to $700 dollars depending on many circumstances. Ifs the windows are installed properly as many of my contractors will do I am on the low side, if they are high in the air, and 30 stairs to get to them plus, the break out is completed by someone who is not willing to properly prepare, cost can be on the high side. Cheers, kirk giordano
Very good video:) The only thing that puzzles me is: If there is a drip cap on the top of the window (and weep screed) how would water drip down (from stucco) on the top thruough this moldings?
How weather resistant is it? I live in Alaska where it is -30degres F snows and rains at the same time for half a year, and the other half is hot, windy and very dry.
Evening Mate, this system would last in the snow or in the desert heat, It's a cement plaster system. Cheers, Kirk and Jason giordano’s plastering videos
Howdy Haroon Qureshi, thank for the tip, however I find concrete nails much too small for these needs. yea, it's a drag that sometimes they bend but most concrete nails are 1/2 inch to 1 inch as they are designed to go through concrete. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plaster and stucco channel
Howdy Kyle, try googling plastering yards such as Westside building materials in your area, I would not trust hardware supplies to attach molds, myself. Live long and plaster Mastering Plastering
Kirk, have you ever installed Spectis Moulding products? They are a very high density foam shape like mouldings and blocks. If you have, I would love to include you on our site links. www.spectisproducts.com
Hi Dan B, yes, I have installed these molds before, I used to run molds free style 30 plus years ago where we used wood templates, and create our own mold with either fast set gypsums or for exteriors portland based product with accelerrators added. (luminite) All prefab molds are much easier, Sure, you may include me on your site, however I don't get a lot of folks who wish these attached anymore, as I do mainly residential, Cheers, kirk giordano
Hello Oscar Manjarrez, good tip, however, we have a peel and stick under the paper one. Best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano’s DIY plastering and stucco network
Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering and stucco network i have been doing foam pop outs for the past 15 years at kenyon plastering in Stockton CA. and we have never used nails.
HI Oscar Manjarrez, you and your company can attach the molds however you choose, I am responsible for the molds staying on the wall and feel more comfortable with the addition of nails. Plus there are two layers of waterproof paper plus a peel and stick behind these, so I am not worried about water penetration. best wishes, Kirk & Jason Giordano's DIY plastering network
Evening ted turnip, you've a better eye than me as I can't tell them apart, and I have created by hand the real thing using templated and levels. I will say this about foam versus solid concrete shapes or sills, foam is safer and stucco walls are far less likely to develop hairline cracks as there much less weight. It's a homeowners choice that matters little to me. Cheers, and have a Fantastic New Year! Kirk Giordano’s DIY plastering tips
Howdy NIFTYDRIFTYPROD, Yes EIFS stands for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems. We used to do allot of it when I was a union man in the early 80s, usually on hospitals and schools. In simpler term it’s styrofoam with a mesh netting and a Portland type of cementitious finish applied on the top. Styrofoam is sort of fragile but with the mesh and finish coat its really strong. Have a great day! Kirk Giordano plastering
Howdy deezynar, the weep goes on 1/2 in lower than the sheer wall or plywood 98% of the time however we have to improvise sometimes. Take a picture and send it to my e-mail address I will be able to better help you with this question. kirk4stucco at gmail.com if I put the @ between my name and com this site won’t allow it to be sent. Have a great day! Kirk Giordano Plastering
Hey deezynar, yes, I have a system which I follow when installing stucco weep screed below the grade. I first apply a few tubs of Sikaflex polyurethane elastomeric sealant along the mud sill or bottom of the ply wood then apply it to the drip or flashing I am using, next I squeeze it where I need it so that it seals the area as best as possible. Best wishes, Kirk Giordano plastering
Howdy eventualentrophy, thanks for the compliment. I love doing anything to do with stucco or plastering as I'm good at it. Good thing for me I enjoy this trade as I suck at plumbing or electrical, we all have our specialties. Best wishes and have a great day! Kirk Giordano Plastering
Yes, RU-vid is awesome. I was trying to find information on installing a weep screed under a pop out at the bottom of a wall. I'm a drafter & was drawing a detail of a wood frame column that has a pop out at the bottom. I never did see what I was after so I just drew the foam for the pop out going a 1/2" below the floor slab & put the weep down there. I don't know how the moisture gets around the pop out to get to the weep tho. Any ideas?
this guys a regular Bob Vila. seems like he knows his stuff and fun to watch and learn. I'm a carpenter but tried my hand at a small window stucco repair. did an ... ok... job for that rental, but I wouldn't tackle anything bigger.
Hey Kirk, Would you suggest using a bonding agent at full strength for putting EPS up using polybond on a painted surface? Thanks for all the tips. brarmanini
WOW, very cool. Is there nothing you Guys can't stucco? That texture had to be a pain to match. Can you place foam moldings to very old concrete walls using your poly-bond?
Howdy surfer dude, we can stucco anything as once you learn the basics, you too can stucco anything. Poly bond will attach most things to any surface, but the surface has to be super clean as nothing adheres to dust. Cheers, kirk giordano
Do you have a video on installing wood trim? We are looking to install 2x4 exterior treated wood trim....for the picture frame look. Our stucco contractor is telling us that if we want the flat wide trim look of a primed 2x4, we need to cut a notch in the 2x4 trim and install a Z bar at the top of the window for the stucco to stick, and prevent water. Do you have a video of this? Is it necessary to cut a notch in the wood trim? Our stucco contractor was trying to push for a foam trim, but we prefer wood. 2x4 around the new construction windows. 2x6 around the garage door.
Hi DJ Email, the notch he is suggesting is what we call a key for the stucco to go into, preventing a hairline crack, he is right foam never rots, wood does, it may cost a few extra bucks now, but in the long run it's worth it. The Z flashing above the wood protects the top and rear, plus depending on how you install may protect window. Sorry, no video on the wood install. Best wishes, kirk Giordano Plastering
Kirk, I have a similar question as Maria, I watched the Marvin window video, didn't see any drip cap being used on top of the patio doors... I busted out my stucco for new patio sliding glass doors, they are in and now I need to repair the stucco around them. If I want to add these foam trim pieces, do I put the trim on top/over the drip cap? Or does the top foam trim need its own drip cap? thx!
Morning Jeph, We don't install the windows or doors, however the majority of them come with the metal or more often plastic Z flashing for the tops. The Z cap is often unnoticeable, we stucco over the sides and tops as usual, if you look closely you will more than likely see the lip coming down the top of the window only about an 1/8 of an inch. Most foam molds do not need drip edges, say for example, if molds were to be placed around an entire home such as a belly band these foam shapes will have a sloped edge to allow the water to run off, not go behind. Best wishes, Kirk giordano
Hi Kirk, what kind of glue or cement you use to to attach the foam molding to the cement wall? and what kind of saw you used to cut em..or do you have any video I can watch? Thank you.
Howdy Tylor we attach the foam with poly bond made by La habra, when we cut them we use a very sharp and new blade with many teeth or a cement masons blade, we start by spinning the blade as fast as possible then allow for the cut, this way less fibers to stray. Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos
Hi Victor Sanchez, it's best to coat properly, fiberglass mesh and any cementitious and adhesive cement plaster will do. I usually use Poly Bond. If you try and mount just the form without a solid and protective face, the wind can blow or loosen off. best wishes, kirk giordano
I know of a stucco house where they installed 2 inch foam board on the outside. Can you put foam board over existing stucco? They have put some sort of stucco finish on the foam board. Is foam durable to the weather?
Howdy Anthony, yes, however it's usually 1 inch of styrofoam with stucco it's called the Dry -Vit system 30 years ago, but now there are about 20 other companies that use the same principals. No, the foam cannot be exposed to weather, stucco covers it. Cheers, live long and plaster giordano’s stucco images and teaching videos
